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Korean Steak Tartare

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Introduction

Discover the tantalizing world of Korean cuisine with our authentic “Korean Steak Tartare.” This dish is a perfect fusion, offering the delicate texture and flavor profiles that define traditional steak tartare but elevated to meet Korean culinary standards.

Tips for this recipe

Ensure all ingredients are of high quality. The pear should be ripe yet firm, and the meat cut extremely finely to mimic the delicate nature of a classic steak tartare.

Why you will love this recipe

Experience an adventurous dish that marries the refined simplicity of Japanese cuisine with Korean zest. The subtle lemon, fragrant sesame seeds, and freshly grated garlic create a symphony of flavors that will delight your palate.

Ingredients

  • Asian pear, cored, quartered
  • 1 1/4 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
  • 2 tablespoons finely chopped scallions
  • 2 tablespoons reduced-sodium soy sauce
  • 2 teaspoons toasted sesame seeds
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons toasted sesame oil
  • 1 garlic clove, finely grated
  • 1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 8 ounces filet mignon, cut into very small cubes (about 1/8″)
  • Kosher salt
  • 2″ pieces of chives

Adviced equipments

To prepare this dish, you will need:

  1. Digital Kitchen Scale
  2. High-Speed Blender
  3. Mandoline Slicer
  4. Cutting Board
  5. Chef’s Knife
  6. Meat Mallet (implied)
  7. Food Processor
  8. Immersion Blender
  9. Ice Bucket
  10. Airtight Container
  11. Precision Syringe

History of the recipe

Korean Steak Tartare, while not a traditional Korean dish, represents a contemporary culinary innovation that blends Korean flavors with Western preparations. This fusion is indicative of modern global cuisine trends where chefs experiment and bring together diverse cultural influences to create new gastronomic experiences.

Fun facts about this recipe

Did you know that the concept of tartare, which originally hails from French cuisine as a raw meat dish seasoned with various ingredients, has been reinterpreted worldwide? Korean Steak Tartare is one such example where regional tastes are harmoniously integrated to create a unique and captivating dish. The use of Asian pear adds a sweet crispness that’s not typically associated with traditional tartares but works brilliantly in this context, while the incorporation of soy sauce showcases Korea’s love for savory umami flavors.

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Korean Steak Tartare

Korean Steak Tartare

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Equipment

  • - Digital Kitchen Scale

  • - High-Speed Blender

  • - Mandoline Slicer

  • - Cutting Board

  • - Chef's Knife

  • - Meat Mallet (implied)

  • - Food Processor

  • - Immersion Blender

  • - Ice Bucket

  • - Airtight Container

  • - Precision Syringe

Ingredients

  • 1 Asian pear, cored, quartered

  • 1 1/4 teaspoons fresh lemon juice, divided

  • 2 tablespoons finely chopped scallions

  • 2 tablespoons reduced-sodium soy sauce

  • 2 teaspoons toasted sesame seeds, divided

  • 1 1/2 teaspoons toasted sesame oil

  • 1 garlic clove, finely grated

  • 1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

  • 8 ounces filet mignon, cut into very small cubes (about 1/8")

  • Kosher salt

  • 2" pieces of chives

Instructions

1

Instruction 1

Peel 1 pear quarter; cut into very small cubes (about 1/8"). Place in a small bowl and toss with 1/4 teaspoon lemon juice. Cut remaining pear quarters into thin slices. Place in a medium bowl and toss with remaining 1 teaspoon lemon juice.
2

Instruction 2

Whisk scallions, soy sauce, 1 teaspoon sesame seeds, sesame oil, garlic, and pepper in a medium bowl. Add filet mignon and pear cubes and gently toss until just combined; season to taste with salt.
3

Instruction 3

Neatly spoon tartare over pear slices. Sprinkle with remaining 1 teaspoon sesame seeds and garnish with chives.
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